Eternal Security (the Vine & Olive Tree):Isn’t the olive tree and the vine’s cooperate identity and the scriptures in 1 John 2 about those that departed not being “of them” indicate that they were not departing from Christ? [John 15, Romans 11, 1 John 2:19, Romans 11:22, Matthew 7:21-23].
Baptism Necessary for Salvation:If baptism is required, as you said, then what about those who don’t have a chance to get baptized (death bed, car accidents, etc.)?
Messianic Passages Written in Past Tense:Are there any other messianic passages like Isaiah where the text is also speaking in the past tense? [Isaiah 53, Psalm 2:4, Psalm 110:1]
Deny Self & Take Up Cross:Can you elaborate on the directives in Luke 9, “deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow me?” What does this entail? [Luke 9:23-25, Matthew 16:24-25, Ephesians 5:29-32]
Those Who Never Hear the Gospel:What happens to those who have never heard of Jesus or the Gospel? [Matthew 16: 27, Matthew 25:31-46, 2 Corinthians 5:10, 1 Peter 1:17, Revelation 20:12, James 2:14-26, Galatians 5:6, James 4:6, Proverbs 3:34, Luke 18:14, 1 Corinthians 4:5]
Hiding Baby Moses, Faith & Noah's Ark:What kind of faith did it take to put Moses in the basket? Could the basket that Moses was saved in also be a type of Christ as was Noah’s Ark? {Exodus 2:3, Hebrews 11, Hebrews 11:23, 1 Peter 3:19-20]
The Brain, Mind & Mental Illness:Concerning your lecture “Biblical Counsel for a Change” what is your knowledge of the difference between the mind and brain relative to mental health?
Easting Flesh & Drinking Blood vs. Last Supper:In John 6:54 is Jesus referring to the “Last Supper” when He talks about eating His flesh and drinking His blood? [John 6:54, John 6:40, John 6:63].
Taking Communion Unworthily:What does the communion warning about taking it in an “unworthy manner" mean?” [1 Corinthians 11:27, 1 Corinthians 8:12, 1 Corinthians 10:16].
Antisemitism Awareness Act Bill:What are your thoughts about the bill specifically against “anti-semitism?” Isn’t this a dangerous ruling for believers?
Mercy for David & Severity for Ananias & Sapphira:Though I believe God is just, I struggle with the disparity between the story of David getting away with adultery and murder and yet, Ananias and Sapphira are struck down for only lying. Can you comment?
Surrendering Custody of One's Child:Would surrendering my child to the Lord possibly include surrendering my child to the other parent (in a custody battle)?
"All Israel Will be Saved":Would you comment on the verse "all Israel will be saved?" [Romans 11:26, Romans 9:6-8, Romans 9:26-27, Romans 11:1, Romans 11:5, Romans 8:29].
Suffering with Great Pain & Losing Faith:I am not a good testimony as I suffer too much unrelenting physical pain. When is God going to do something to heal me? Rec: Topical lecture series "Making Sense of Suffering." [Isaiah 55, Isaiah 53:5, 1 Peter 2:24, 2 Corinthians 12:8-10, 2 Timothy 4:20, Luke 22:42].
Date of Writing of Book of Revelation: If it were proven that the Book of Revelation was written after 70 A.D., would you return to your former eschatological beliefs as a Dispensationalist?
Partial Preterism vs Full Preterism:What is the difference between "Partial Preterism" and "Full Preterism?" Rec: Steve's book "Why Not Full Preterism?" [Matthew 24].
Jesus' Tribalism:Why was Jesus so tribalistic? Why didn't He select from all the people in the region, and not just the Jews? [Revelation 7:9-12, Matthew 28:19-20].
Historic Premillennial vs Historicist View:: Could you clarify the Historicist view of Revelation versus Historic Premillennialist view? [Revelation 13:5].
Eternal Security Challenged:As support for Eternal Security, how would you respond to the illustration of a caterpillar progressing and developing into a butterfly, hence unable to reverse its direction? Thus, proving one cannot apostatize. [2 Corinthians 3:18, Romans 12:2].
Following Jesus & Good Works:Are you saying that "following Jesus" requires good works for salvation? [Acts 11:26, John 8:31, Matthew 28:19-20, Romans 10:9, Matthew 7:21-23, Matthew 16:24-25, Ephesians 2:8-9].
Ananias & Sapphira:Do you think the judgment on Ananias and Sapphira was because lying to the apostles was like lying to the Holy Spirit? [Acts 5:1-11, Acts 5:51-52].
Inspiration of Scripture & Compatiblism:Isn't the inspiration of scripture an example of "Compatibilism" since the writers had free will in how they wrote the scriptures, but were also inspired?
God's Promises to Israel:Wouldn't the blessing & curse given to Abraham, if it applies to Israel today, wouldn't it also apply to the Ismaelites? [Genesis 12:3, Deuteronomy 28:15f].
Worshippers of Pagan Idols to be Slain with a Sword:Where does it say that the worshippers of the pagan God or idols should be slain with a sword? [Ezekiel 8-9, Exodus 32:27].
Practises of the Early Church Fathers & Catholicism :Are some of the traditions taught in the Catholic church today, also taught by some early church fathers?
Steve's Networth (Financial Report):Regarding Steve Gregg's net worth inquiries, some conflated biographical information appears doing an internet search on Steve's finances. This Steve Gregg is not worth millions, nor has he ever been a pastor in Gainesville, Florida. Steve has made attempts to have the websites correct to no avail.
The Believer's Priesthood:What is your understanding of the priesthood of the believer? [Malachi 2:7-9, Leviticus 10:11, Matthew 28:19-20, Hebrews 10:20].
Jewish Counter-Missionaries regarding "Adonai" ("Master" vs "Lord"): Regarding counter-missionaries, they are saying that "Adonai" simply means "master" therefore Jesus is not "Lord." Can you respond? [Psalm 110:1, Daniel 7:13-14, Hebrews 10:12, Revelation 3:21, Acts 7:55, 2 Corinthians 3:14].
Weak Salvation Messages Today:Why is there such a weak message being preached about salvation, such as neglecting teaching baptism? [Galatians 2:16, Genesis 15:6, Ephesians 2:8-10, Matthew 28:20, Titus 2:14, James 2:17].
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